Nationals' Eleventh-Inning Triumph Over Rockies at Nationals Park

The Washington Nationals secured a hard-fought victory against the Colorado Rockies in an intense matchup at Nationals Park. The game extended into extra innings, culminating in an 11th-inning win for the Nats with a final score of 4-3. This result improved their season record to 31-44, while the Rockies fell to 17-58.

First Inning

Both teams started cautiously, with neither side managing to score. The Nats struggled initially with no hits and one error, while the Rockies also failed to capitalize on their opportunities.

Fourth Inning

The fourth inning saw a breakthrough for Washington as they managed to put two runs on the board thanks to strategic hitting that included three hits. This gave them an early lead and set the tone for what would be a closely contested game.

Fifth Inning

Colorado responded in kind during the fifth inning by scoring two runs of their own off three hits and taking advantage of one error from Washington's defense. This tied up the game and added pressure on both teams moving forward.

Ninth Inning

As regulation time neared its end, both teams were locked in a stalemate at 2-2. The Nats managed another hit but couldn't convert it into runs, pushing the game into extra innings as neither team could break through defensively or offensively.

Eleventh Inning

In dramatic fashion, Washington clinched victory during their turn at bat in this decisive inning by scoring two crucial runs off just one hit. Despite Colorado's efforts which saw them add another run from one hit themselves, it wasn't enough to overcome Washington's lead established earlier that inning.

Looking ahead after this thrilling encounter against Colorado; fans can catch more action when Nationals face Los Angeles Dodgers next scheduled June 20th at Dodger Stadium starting around 10:10 PM EDT broadcasted live via MASN2 network – don't miss out! Share your thoughts about today’s match-up below!